NWMCA
It was a tough day for Westmeadows two women’s sides who both fell short in North West Metropolitan Cricket Association grand finals. Continuing their strong form in the women’s competitions, the Warriors made the Geoff Law and Georgie McElligott shields on Sunday.In the Geoff Law Shield, the Warriors batted first against the Falcons, who had finished on top of the ladder. The Warriors made 4-164 with the Falcons able to get the runs with an over to spare, finishing 2-167.
NMCA
South Morang fell just short of its first North Metro Cricket Association Lorraine Ireland Shield division 1 title on Sunday. Playing in the top grade for the first time after winning the division 2 premiership in the spring season, the Lions made it through to the division grand final in the summer season against Heidelberg. Heidelberg made 7-189 before restricting the Lions to 6-166.
Northern FL
The Northern Football League has released the fixture for the first four rounds of the women’s competition. The competition will again contain 28 teams across three divisions. Following the conclusion of round four, the NFL will confirm the fixtures for the remainder of the season and will make changes to divisions at their discretion. South Morang and Thomastown are part of division 2, while Whittlesea, Epping and Laurimar are part of division 3. Mernda is the only club from last season not to field a team this season. The women’s season will kick off on April 6.
Northern FL
Mernda has announced the signings of Lachie Evans and Nick Gregson for the Northern Football League division 3 season. The pair, who have played in the league before, join from Burnside Heights. Evans’ brother Christian Evans, is already at the Demons. Gregson is a well credentialed goalkicker.
